How long is the actual drying time? I want an Led lam that will dry in less than 60 seconds is this worth getting?
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Each layer takes only 30 seconds under LED to dry or "cure" as the directions call it. I use this all the time and absolutely love it! It has paid for itself in two manicures!
2092350
Yes. I have used all Gelish products with both. LED lamps are faster to cure, 30 seconds, compared to UVB lamps curing taking 2 minutes to cure. This is the only difference. Is faster better for the price difference? Maybe if you are in a hurry.
1239578
No. Your best bet would be time or changing to a faster drying kind. The kind I use useally sets up in 24 hours.
198108
Ridley, you ask a good question. This dryer worked for me because it was a budget-priced LED light for a beginner like me. Having said that, I think you (and me) could do much better, but as a novice, it could also be me! It doesn't seem to "dry" within the parameters of standard instructions for gel drying stages so I leave my nails in an extended period "to make sure" for every stage. I don't think I'd have to do that with a "better" dryer. Because it's my first time doing this whole process at home I don't have anything to compare my experience to besides salons; however, I am so glad I made this move I cannot tell you. Practice does make perfect and I love how my nails look every time! Even if it takes longer than it should because I don't "trust" the dryer. Thankfully, Gelish makes great products and the shine is incredible. I've already made my money back, and don't regret the purchase as a beginner, but I will probably buy another dryer within the next year.
510513
No that is what's so great about this polish no lamps and it's completely dry within. 8 minutes. Awesome !
362688
Drying time is relatively short. I'd say about an hour to an hour and a half. I usually put on 2 coats just to be sure--since it goes on clear, I wanted to make sure that I got the whole surface. It's really good stuff!!!!
1269065
Regular nail polish dries in just a few minutes but the clear gel coat takes longer. About 20 minutes and then it's sort of sticky for a few more minutes but I do like the nail dryer.
304056
If it was still damp after 60 hours I'm guessing it was on too thick and must be the solvent. Mine was completely dry after 48 hrs but I still had some stain so I did it a second time.
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I like Noodler's, even though it doesn't "cure" as fast as the Fast Dry Private Reserve. I can reactivate Noodler's with a light wash and watercolor brush for a time after laying down line work. Even though it may seem dry to the touch, Noodler's can still smudge for a while. This is great if, like me, you wish to use it for quick ink washes. Not so great if you want to lay in clean color during the same sketching session, or if you want to use it for lettering and have a tendency to work with the side of your palm touching the paper. (I would imagine this would be particularly so with southpaws who must work from left to right over their freshly inked lines.) I use Noodler's in a couple of vintage fountain pens and have no problems whatsoever; it is the only ink I'm currently using in my Lamy medium nib pens.
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I myself did. I just followed the drying time on the paint i used, which was about 6 hours. It might be better if you wait longer in humid conditions. The only problem i had was I used it over white paint and it yellowed some. Its not a problem since it was on a worktable. I don't know if the same thing would happen with other colors. I hope this helps.
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I think there are just over 100 small LEDs, maybe the size of a pencil eraser or just a little bigger. They are only on the top, but the entire inside of the light is very reflective. I have not had any issues with drying. Hope that helps.
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I have a cheap/non-pro SensatioNail LED lamp and it works just fine with all brands of gelcolor polishes (orly, sensationail, etc.) - no need to adjust the curing time either (at least from my experience).
1084269
I waited 36 hours before using ours. For some reason the can doesn't say how long to let it dry before use.
597132
Not at all, i've been using it in my sketch books for awhile. It drys in about 45 seconds and it looks and feels as if it was never there. In short, nope you should be fine.
184487
I suppose it would work faster than just air-drying, there is a small fan and the lights get a little warm. In my opinion, you would need to use it for 15-20 min, like the dryers at the nail salon but there is a setting on the dryer, "timer-OFF," that is probably just for that purpose!
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It will dry within 24 hrs. I am not satisfied with the results of this product actually. Very mediocre protection. Good luck!
969609
I just tested it. Pretty much instantaneous on a porous material like paper. On a computer static bag or a regular sandwich bag it took a few moments to dry. I hope that helps. B